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SAINT PETER’S KEYS Newsletter of Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, Lewes, Delaware

Volume 14, Issue 12 December 2018

Dear Friends

As Christians, we have all learned that the most crucial Holy day in the Church calendar is the Sunday of the Resurrection of our Lord, commonly called in English, Easter. Yet I do recall a survey sometime back that discovered that a disproportionate number of Anglican/Episcopalians preferred the celebration of the Incarnation also known as Christmas over Easter. Perhaps this is because our theological approach to the salvation won through Christ is so heavily steeped in the Incarnation, but I suspect there are also other reasons too.

Some are very much surprised that in the course of history, the prominence of Christmas is a relatively recent change in liturgical and spiritual practice. Indeed, there are a trove of books and even a recent movie that speaks to the influence of Charles Dickens and his writing on the development of many of our current seasonal traditions. For while it is true that the practice of observing the Nativity of our Lord comes from the

suppression of the pagan festival of Saturnalia after the public acceptance and endorsement of Christianity by the Emperor Constantine in the fourth century, its preeminence really takes off in the Victorian period when Dickens writes “A Christmas Carol.” In addition, the

holiday has culturally appropriated the signs and symbols of other faiths and

cultures, such as Yule, with the prominent display of wreaths and evergreen trees brought into our homes and decorated in festive attire.

Dickens work is still a favorite today, and this can be seen in the plethora dramatic versions available on Netflix and seasonally on the local stage. Most of us not only resonate with the story but also identify with the characters. The common themes of the challenges of family, the culture of greed vs. generosity, and the healing reconciliation of the evening meal touch our heartstrings and reverberate through so many of the carols and songs that also accompany the season. It seems just about every major musical artist and group, sooner or later, releases a Christmas album, even if they are of agnostic or practice a different faith. Clearly, there is something that transcends faith and culture in the Celebration of Christmas.

Although I by no means condone or encourage the overplaying of Christmas music before Advent is complete or at least well on its way and I do eschew any radio station that has gone to 24/7 Christmas Carols beginning on November 1st, never-the-less, I do love the music of this season and have more CDs than I can count. I find that I treasure some

songs that remind me of my youth, while others Continued on Page 2

From the Rector...

In This Issue! Rector’s Article ................................................................... 1, 2 Christmas Service Schedule ……………………………….…...2 This ‘n That Events .................................................................. 3 Children & Youth Formation Events ................................ 4 The Little Cupboard/Advent Lessons & Carols ............. 5 Green Team ................................................................................ 6 Flower Dedication for 2019 ................................................. 7 ECW / Treasurer Report ........................................................ 8 Vestry Report ............................................................................. 9 Vestry Report Continued / Staffing Update………...….10 Stephen Ministry/Outreach Ministry .......................... 11 Saint Peter’s Cookie Walk ……………………………………..12 Prayers, Birthdays, Anniversaries ................................. 13 Worship Schedule / Ministry Opportunities ........... 14 Monthly Calendar ................................................................. 15

“My grown up Christmas list”

challenge me to live into the season by the sentiments expressed in the lyrics. In particular, this year, I

have been thinking about a song composed by David Foster and his former wife, Linda Thompson. The version I am most familiar with was sung by Amy Grant on a Christmas album from the early nineties. Here is the chorus from, “My grown up Christmas list,”

No more lives torn apart That wars would never start And time would heal all hearts Everyone would have a friend And right would always win And love would never end This is my grown-up Christmas list

It may be overly sentimental and romantic, but the wistfulness of these lines this year feels true and real to me. I hope and pray this Christmas is truly blessed, healthy and happy for you and those you love. But I hope you will join me in striving to fulfill the wishes of this refrain. We do not truly pray for anything that we are not willing to work for and give ourselves in service. The world seems to me to be in desperate need for healing and reconciliation and the Holy Spirit is constantly trying to help us find our way. May all of our actions work towards unity and healing, helping justice and mercy to prevail as we spread the unconditional love of God. For the Christmas list from the song, belongs not just to grownups, but “to Christ as well;” it would truly gladden the heart of Jesus himself. As his followers, we have been given the sacred task to make God’s love known and to seek the reconciliation of all people. Our holiday greetings are meaningless if we are not willing to serve Christ in friend and stranger. Let us strive to not miss any opportunity to do so.

A joyous Nativity of our Lord to you and yours. Please keep me in your prayers and know that you are daily in mine.

—Saint Peter’s Keys December 2018

Join Us For Worship!

Monday, December 24

Christmas Eve

5 p.m. Children’s Pageant Festal Eucharist 7 p.m. Festal Eucharist with Handbells

9 p.m. Acoustic Christmas Eucharist (Parish Hall) 11 p.m. Festal Eucharist with Choir (Prelude—10:30)

Christmas Day

9 a.m. Festal Eucharist

Sunday, December 30

First Sunday After Christmas

5 p.m. Holy Eucharist

8 & 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10:15 a.m. Iona Holy Eucharist

Centering Prayer meets every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel. All Welcome!

Morning Prayer is offered Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel.

Men’s Breakfast. All men are invited to the monthly men’s breakfast on the second Saturday (December 8) of the month from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Ocean Grill (at 5 points), 17252 N

Village Main Blvd, Lewes. If you need transportation or have any other questions, please contact Bob Wardwell at 302-644-4234.

Saint Peter’s Readers Meeting is Sunday, December 16, at 4 p.m.. Please join us.

Traditionally, our December book is a holiday themed book. . The

December meeting is our book donation meeting. Readers bring books for children, preteens and teenagers to donate to the Cape Henlopen Summer Bookmobile . Reminder- No commitment, come when you can, leave when you must. All welcome to join the discussion.

Knit a Prayer Shawl! Join us on Monday, December 17 at 10:30 a.m. (3rd Monday of the Month) in the Conference Room. For more information, contact Mary Shea (302-644-2516).

This ‘n That Events


ONE LOVE: For God and Each Other 2019

Stewardship Campaign

By now you should have received the special mailing

of Saint Peter’s 2019 Stewardship materials highlighting next year’s proposed budget and information about all of the good works that Saint Peter’s is doing in and around the parish. Help us to continue growing our parish and serving the community. If you have not received your packet, please contact the office immediately!

Merry

Christmas!

The office will be closed Tuesday, December 25

and

Tuesday, January 1

for the Christmas and

New Year holidays.

Happy

New Year!

As we approach the new year, please remember that all givings for year 2018 must be in to the church office by Wednesday, December 28, to ensure that it is credited for this year. Any questions should be directed to the Parish Office.

What’s Happening at Saint Peter’s

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all you wonderful volunteers who assisted me with getting us

ready for the new Godly Play Year and all the Youth Activities. I couldn’t have done with-

out your tireless and selfless support. Blessings, Chris

Parents’ Corner

Godly Play begins PROMPTLY at 9:15 a.m.

Godly Play storytellers and greeters please arrive in classroom by 9 a.m., on your

scheduled day.

The Be An Angel Tree All gifts and tags must be returned to the church office by December 6.


The Story of the Birth and The Way of Jesus

Monday, December 24 at 5 p.m.

(Formerly the Christmas Pageant) Rehearsals—December 16 and 23 at 11 a.m.

In the SPY Room

Angels, Shepherds, Animals

There will be no speaking parts—only narrators

All Children needed to participate!

For anyone unfamiliar with “Feed the Children Heart and Soul”, here is a little bit of information.

With the strong belief that hunger and poverty in our communities must be ad-dressed each and every day, Chris Miller-Marcin founded this ministry in 2012. It involves community outreach in the following ways: Working with Primeros Pasos (in Georgetown); partnering with the Cape Henlopen Community Bookmobile to take books and meals to children in the summer in four under-served communities in the area; sponsoring a child for Camp Arrowhead; coordinating an Angel Tree to provide Christmas gifts for needy children and adults in the area; holding an annual coat drive as well as a school supply drive; maintaining the Little Cupboard bordering our church property on Second Street.

This year, Feed the Children Heart and Soul will be one of the beneficiaries of our Cookie Walk.

Please do whatever you can to help support the Cookie Walk and all the activities of this important ministry for area children and families in need.


Feed the Children Heart and Soul — The Little Cupboard

“IF you can’t feed a hundred people, just feed one.”

Mother Teresa

It is with much gratitude and joy that we welcome new volunteers, Marybeth Krytzer, and Candace La Vigne to the Feed the Children Heart and Soul ~ The Little Cupboard ministry! And it is with deep appreciation for the conscientious devotion, and the efforts of all our volunteers in keeping The Little Cupboard supplied, stocked, cleaned, and organized. Your efforts and dedication provide those in our community with an accessible spot to obtain some of life’s basic necessities.

The Little Cupboard has become a dependable and safe place for those in need in the Lewes area commu-nity, and beyond. It is a designated place where food; drink; toiletry items; warm socks; hats; gloves; paper-back Bibles; Day-By-Day booklets; and prayers squares may be easily obtained. The Little Cupboard con-tinues to provide, sustenance, care and love to the larger community family. It stands as a beacon, in a world that sometimes appears dark and uncaring. Its message is “Love Lives Here, and YOU are loved and cared about!”

The dedication and conscientious efforts of enthusiastic volunteers, shop; purchase; distribute; clean; and restock the Cupboard. They also remove and redistribute unsuitable and/or items that linger for too long. Any suitable items removed from The Little Cupboard by these volunteers are delivered to the Communi-ty Resource Center in Rehoboth Beach. The expiration date on all food is checked and only unexpired and suitable food will be found in The Little Cupboard. It is through the generosity of supporters, sponsors, and community organizations, and dedicated volunteers that The Little Cupboard has the means to pro-vide for our larger family. The Little Cupboard ~ TLC ~ Tender Loving Care

Advent Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 9 at 5:00 p.m.

In the Middle Ages, the Church kept Advent as a season of great solemnity – a time in which to meditate upon the ultimate issues of death, judgement, hell and heaven.

Advent, though, was also a time of great rejoicing. For Christ would come, not only as Judge, but also as Saviour, and would usher in the Kingdom of God. Advent, therefore, provided a vivid preparation for Christmas. Processions from West to East, and the use of lights, spoke of the Church’s hope in the coming of Christ – the Light of the world – to banish sin and darkness. Antiphons were sung, calling upon God to deliver his people, and readings from the Hebrew scriptures were seen as pointing to the fulfilment of God’s purposes in Jesus.

The service is structured around the great Advent Antiphons, known as the Great ‘Os’. These were sung originally as Antiphons to the Magnificat at the Evening Office from 17th to 23rd December, and have provided a rich source of devotional imagery in Advent. The second word of each antiphon yields an acrostic: read in inverse order from the last to the first stanza, the words begin with the letters ERO CRAS, which is Latin for “I shall be present tomorrow.” If one antiphon is sung each day, the full text of the acrostic is revealed only on the day before Christmas Eve.

The readings and music serve to complement the Antiphons, and help us reflect on the theme of the Christ who comes to judge and save his people. The Antiphons are gathered together in the final hymn, “O come, O come, Emmanuel”.

Music Notes


The Green Team recommends this book about the dangers of children growing up without con-tact with nature.

Last Child in the Wood: Saving Our Children From Nature Deficit Disorder, 2005 (by Richard Louv)

Never before in history have children been so plugged in—and so out of touch with the natural world. Richard Louv directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today's wired generation—he calls it nature deficit—to some of the most disturbing childhood trends, such as rises in obesity, Attention Deficit Dis-order (ADD), and depression.

The Episcopal Church Women, a spiritually supportive and social organization for the

women of St. Peter’s, supports the church’s mission of outreach by sponsoring two major fundraising events annually: the December Soup Luncheon and Raffle and St. Peter’s Art Show Luncheon and Raffle in July. All women of St. Peter’s are encouraged to take part in ECW activities. To receive news, updates and event reminders, as well as minutes from informational meetings, send your name and email address to Tracy Mulveny at [email protected]

ECW Informational Meetings are held quarterly on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. The next Informational Meeting will be in January 9, 2019. All women of St Peter’s, newcomers or long-timers, are welcome to attend. If you would like to submit a donation request or add an item to the agenda, please contact Tracy Mulveny at [email protected] , 302-379-0072 or Chris Miller-Marcin at [email protected] , 302-448-0191 prior to the meeting.

Ladies’ Nights Out – are held September through June. They are relaxed social events from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. meant for catching up with old friends or making new ones. Please bring a beverage and something sweet or savory to share. Guests are always welcome.

December, Monday 3- Delores Wardwell

Directions will be sent to those on the ECW e mail list or go to the online church directory. If you are interested in hosting a LNO for 2019, please e mail Tracy Mulveny.

Annual Soup Luncheon and Raffle will be on Saturday December 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The luncheon is held on the same day as the Lewes Historical Society’s Christmas House Tour. Help will be needed on Nov 30 to set up and on December 1 to serve soup, sell raffle tickets, and clean up. Volunteer sign up sheets will be at all the services at the end of November. The $10 menu will include a choice of 2 soups (also limited vegan soup) roll, cake and beverage.


TREASURER'S REPORT

As we approach the end of St. Peter's calendar and fiscal year, 2019 contribution pledges are coming in at an encouraging rate. At the end of November, however, we have yet to hear from nearly 100 previous contributors. At this writing we are $120,000 below our proposed 2019 budget goal of $450,000.

Like any family or business, St. Peter's has myriad financial obligations that must be met in a timely man-ner. It is also helpful in the church's planning to have as accurate an estimate as possible of what we will be able to spend on various ministries and programs, as well as staff salaries and benefits, and needed repairs and property maintenance at St. Peter's Square.

In addition to looking forward to the New Year, we remain mindful of our current expenses. In this regard I would respectfully encourage you to fulfill your 2018 pledge. As a reminder, all 2018 pledge pay-ments must be received no later than December 28 in order to be credit for the year.

For those of us over the age of 70½, you must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA or other retirement plan. Under federal tax laws you may direct up to $100,000 each calendar year to charity from your IRA which will count toward your RMD for the year and reduces your taxable income. I encourage you to consult your financial adviser about this arrangement.

Thank you for your continued financial support over the years and going forward.

Peace and blessings, Stuart J. Brahs, Treasurer

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St. Peter’s Vestry Minutes from November 6, 2018 Meeting

Financial Advisory Committee: Stu reported that stocks are down at this time. Next meeting of the FAC will be held on Monday, November 19 at 4

p.m. in the conference room.

Treasurer’s Report

Review of the proposed 2019 budget. New line items have been added. Final approval at December’s meeting.

Investment Portfolio has seen a slight dip because of market fluctuations.

Pledge Update: 132 Pledges for a total of $301,366 or average of $2,283.08. 57 same, 47 raised 14 lower and 14 new.

We lease our copier from Automated Copier Systems and they have been bought out by Hilyard’s, Inc. Business Solutions. We still have one year on our copier, but they would like for us to switch to a Xerox machine. It would be a great savings for us to convert.

Office will be migrating from ACS to their up graded Realm Program.

Sue made a motion to accept Treasurer’s Report as presented. Jay seconded and all present agreed.

Senior Warden’s Report

Open Door Project was well received and good attendance at all three presentations. Will continue to have congregational meetings to keep the congregation informed.

Annual Meeting went well. At the Staff meeting, it was suggested to more a week later in November so the All Saints’ celebration and the meeting are not on the same day.

Capital Campaign committee is in “training” for the silent part of the campaign. Kathleen will be handing out giving cards to staff and Vestry members. Cards should be returned before next Vestry meeting.

Howard Reign has resigned from the Vestry. Vestry will nominate someone to serve his remaining year at the December meeting.

Junior Warden’s Report

Leak in the Rectory being addressed.

Roof tiles of the Church have been replaced.

Hand rail has been installed on front steps of the Rectory.

Plans for the bathroom in the church were discussed.

Planned Giving and Stewardship: Some people have noted they have given a Legacy to the Church in their will.

Worship:

Handbells played at the service on October 21.

Choir is preparing for Advent Lessons and Carols on December 9.

Cookie Walk on December 15 will benefit the Choir and Feed the Children.

Albright College singers were well-received on October 14. Dinner was served to the singers and their hosts by Tracy, Father Jeff and Sheila.

St. Cecilia Guild Standing Committee will meet on October 16. Their next event will be held on November 11 by the Lewes Chamber Players.

Area violinist, Amos Fayette, played at both services on October 21, accompanied by Georgiana Ibach.

Christian Formation:

Enrollment in Godly Play and SPY continues to increase. 29 students are now enrolled.

Iona Service is hosting 47-62 attendees each week.

Two Halloween events were well attended and enjoyed by all.

Service projects include a coat drive and Blessing Bags.

Pastoral Care and Stephen Ministry:

All Stephen Ministers have been assigned. 9 new people are being trained.

We have 5 Lay Eucharist Ministers visiting about 75% of those on the Pastoral List.

Parish Life: Foyers Groups have begun. Six groups are gathering for dinner and one group is doing lunch.

Newcomers: St. Peter’s was well represented at the Diocesan Invite, Welcome and Connect conference held on October 20. Rev. Carlyle Gill is heading a group at St. Peter’s to develop a plan for the parish. Members include Pat Okoniewski, Kathleen Albert,

Vestry Report


Vestry Reports (Continued)

Donna Ledbetter, Jeff Whipple, Joe DiSalvo and Natalie Kerr. For more information about this program, so to http://ww.invitewelcomeconnect.com

Mission and Outreach:

The series on the how and why of our mission and outreach programs have gone very well. Programs and attendance have been well received. The summary of the three gatherings will be on November 8.

Global Outreach will be making several donations and more information will be coming.

New Rector has been call to St. Paul’s in San Miguel de Allende. To welcome him to the Parish, we are sponsoring a child at Centro Infantil San Pablo for one year.

Art Show: Planning for the July 6, 2019 Art Show is up and running. A summary of planning today was submitted.

Rector’s Report:

Father Jeff will be doing service at St. George’s on November 18.

Group from the diocese coming to record the choir and Godly Play for some promotions they are doing for their website.

Changes in the services being made to include the Deacons.

Stu has one more year as treasurer. Will be nominating someone to work with him so they will be ready to take over in 2020.

New Liaisons will be assigned at December meeting.

Staffing:

Christian Formation will be divided into two positions. Children will be a 20 hour a week and Youth will be 12 hour a week. Positions will be

advertised in the bulletin and Cape Gazette. Pat Casadei, Jessica Potter and Dan Somerset have expressed interest in serving on the search committee for these positions. Barbara made a motion for Jeff to hire the people for these positions from the recommendations of the search committee. Jay seconded and all present agreed.

Office positions were discussed. There will be two positions Job descriptions and titles were also discussed. Parish Administration and Director of Parish Commutations. Kathleen will move into financial, property and newcomers while the other position will manage the communication functions of St. Peter’s. Jeff proposed to hire Kelley Mallon since she was runner up canidate in the last search for this position. Barbara made a motion to accept job titles and to hire Kelley for the Director of Communications. All present agreed.

Resolutions: Two resolutions were presented that Father Jeff would like for the Vestry to endorse so he can present at the Diocesan Convention in January.

Commends all parishes of the Diocese to set aside the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) and encourages all Rectors & clergy in charge of congregations about the duty of all Christians to create wills and to consider, if possible, leaving a bequest to their congregation.

Commends all parishes of the Diocese to consider establishing and maintaining a Little Food Pantry.

All present agreed to present these two Resolutions at the 2019 Diocesan Convention.


Kelley Mallon joins the staff

As you probably know by now, Adele Fluharty, our beloved parish administrator will be retiring as of 1/1/19. Accordingly, we have had to restructure the staff. Kathleen Albert will be succeeding Adele as Parish Administrator. In addition to welcoming newcomers, she will be responsible for the financial and property management of our congregation. Kelley Mallon will be joining us as Director of Communica-tions beginning December 1 and will be responsible for handling our website, publications, newsletters and the like.

Kelley has been an active member of the choir for over 15 years and has previously served as Parish Ad-ministrator for The Lutheran Church of our Saviour in Rehoboth. Please join us in welcoming Kelley, helping Kathleen with the transition and wishing Adele all the best in her retirement.

http://ww.invitewelcomeconnect.com

Stephen Ministry: Christmas Gift Recommendations

As I write this in early November, the stores are already full of Christmas decorations and gifts. Internet ad’s and magazines are aggressively promoting “Best Christmas Gift Ideas”. So, I figured why should Stephen Ministry be any different. But really, these are more gifts to consider as we prepare during Advent for the celebration of Christmas.

As Delores and I discussed what to write this month, we separately began to think of Christmas presents we had received over the years that were memorable. We could think of very few material gifts, all from our childhood. Delores’ was a special doll, mine was a plush toy dog. But when we reported back to each other about our most important Christmas memory, it was our Christmas eve engagement 53 years ago in the chapel of my home church in New York City. We reflected upon how many material gifts had faded from sight and even from our memory. Then we went on to name a long list of non-material gifts that have outlasted all those material gifts.

These gifts all were based on relationships and all are still in process. You might even say they are “evergreen” or even “everlasting”. They include: forgiveness of ourselves, forgiveness of others, the unconditional

love of God, the ability to serve others, and to share in acts of kindness. Finally, we thought of all the persons who have given us these gifts and to whom we owe great thanks: family members, friends, teachers, pastors, other church workers, as well as just folks as ordinary yet as special as we all are, and of course, the ever-present voice of the Spirit speaking to and through our hearts and minds.

So, on behalf of our Stephen Ministry Team, we give thanks for the gift of loving relationships and wish all our care receivers past, present, future as well as our beloved community of St. Peters and beyond and to the people of this world, all the blessings of these Advent gifts and a Christmas filled with the kind of gifts that truly do endure forever.

Stephen Ministry: Christmas Gift Recommendations


A heartfelt thank you to the Global Mission and Outreach, Feed The Children Heart and Soul, and Saint Peter’s parishioners for their generous donations of 90 meal gift cards for the “Blessing Bags” which were distributed to local outreach centers. We could not have accomplish this without your dedication, support and generous donations.

Many Thanks and Blessings, Chris Miller-Marcin

Prayer List

Jill Stevens, Mary Beth Crafts, Dorothy Crowley, Dot Sophos, Eleanor Huber, Jo Miller-Marcin, Jason Somerset, Bill Peterson, Jim Isaminger, Stephen Leaders, Ministers and Care Receivers, Janina, Lois, Fred, Andy, Zach, Mary Beth, Kerri Layton, baby Evelyn, Pamelia Martin, Mary Helms, Mike Clemmer, Barbara Black, Mel Craig, Patrick Cooney, Betty Hill, Annmarie, Ginnie Holthaus, Father Norm, Patty Bennett, Ralph Peters, Barbara Orton, Richard Jundt, Elaine Stone, Rev. John and Bev, Virgil Brown, Tana Gilmore, Chip & Kelly Dunham, Mac McMahon, Nancy Brown, Nancy Grasing, Ruth Mitchell, Maxine Murrow, Elinor Boyce and family, Jim McManus, Jerry Shea, Robert Levesque, George Coverdale, Genevieve, Margaret Isaminger, Joyce, Pat Holgerson, George Huguenin, Dorothy Matthew, David Potter, Diane, Kathy Harris, Robert Derr, Jamie, Casey, Max, Sherry and Dottie, Ruth, Jack Allen, Debi Blount, Irvy Walls, Marylou Wellbrock-Reeves, Linda Best, Jon Welch, Rob Humes, Charlie and Marla W., Jim Held, Retired Rev. David E. Richards, Jayne Devlin, Laura Roper, Gene Modzelewski, Bob S., Pat Pagano, Beth Smith, Carol and Jack Fisher, Mary Taylor, Holly Gray, Gibson Alula McDade, Mary Beth Krytzer, Marci Engel.

Contact Us!

Please contact the Parish Office (302-645-8479 / [email protected]) if you:

Change your address, phone number, or email address

Are in the hospital or planning to go to the hospital

Had a baby or a death in your family

Are getting married

Armed Forces

Phillip B., Mark F., Zachary S., Ian M., Tisha N., and their families

Deaths Frank Barber, Laura Rutishauser,

Paulette Evans

Celebrating in December

Anniversaries

07. John Kriza and Tim Vezzetti

16. Jack Gallagher and Denise Seliskar

18. Chuck Oates and Robert Dellanoce

19. Chris and Ali Myers

20. Bill and Marlys Cowan

30. Keith and Vicki Harpster

Birthdays

1. Amelia Bickel, Colton Courtney, Liam Courtney, Candy Dolson, Paulo Donato, Nancy Reilly, Zoriah Tyler

3. The Rt. Rev. Kevin S. Brown, Terry Carmine, Ginny Fornillo

4. Judy Howard

5. Patty Bennett, Anna Maria Kihn

6. Bob Gilmour

7. Natalie Kerr, Jean Reale

8. Sigita Cahoon, Mj Hughes, DJ Turnell

9. Leighton Burke, Richard Freeman, Don Wessel, Mary Willis

10. Gail Donohue, Alivia Heers, Ralph Peters, Bill Peterson, John Symons

11. Bernie Gilmore, Jon Welch

12. Ann Lyn Martin, Lily Noonan, Max Schultz

14. Herman Schechinger

15. Patricia Nielsen, Peter Treibers

16. Chris Corrozi, Connie Schantz

18. Adele Fluharty, Sonny Meier, Chuck Oakes

19. Ellis Burris, Greg Kordal

20. Eleanor Hoffmann, Jane Peters, Bruce Phalen, Minnie Shorter, Landon Welch

22. Malee Burke, Martha Sullivan

23. Ron Barlow, Mildred Weidmann

24. Jim Berrigan, Rose Campbell

25. Donna Ledbetter, Chatham Marsch

29. Tom Ledbetter, Charles McGiffin

30. Samantha Grady

Please ensure that we have the correct dates for your birthday and anniversary. If you have not given us your information, contact the office to have your dates added.


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